Friday, September 20, 2019

Friday evening we kick off the festival with top-tier chefs serving up classic dishes, amazing cocktails and spirits, food and lifestyle exhibitors, live music, dancing, and good times.

Plus, your favorite athletes and chefs will team up for Friday Night Throwdown! Come hang out for the ultimate happy hour party that your taste buds won’t forget.

Friday Night access is included with your All-In Ticket or can be purchased as an individual ticket on our Tickets page.

CULINARY TALENT

FRIDAY NIGHT THROWDOWN

Join us for a culinary throwdown as they go head-to-head in a spirited cooking demo featuring Carla Hall and Tim Love leading a Nashville Predator vs. a Tennessee Titan in the ultimate cooking rivalry. Each team is challenged to create the ultimate meal from a surprise ingredient box. Come out and cheer on the hometown teams as they battle for bragging rights in the kitchen.

CHEF SHOWCASE

Our annual Chef Showcase features nationally-acclaimed talent and all the food you could want! Top chefs will be serving up samples of classic dishes that put them on the map. Say hi and get a taste! Each day offers a different lineup.

WINE & SPIRITS

TASTING SESSIONS

In addition to the 40+ exhibitors presenting top shelf beverages at the festival, Tasting Sessions are the perfect place to learn to drink like a pro. You’ll be led through tastings by expert sommeliers. Check out the Schedule page for more information on each session.

CRAFT BEER

We are pleased to feature a diverse selection of beers from some of the country’s most beloved breweries. Stay tuned for info on who will be participating.

EXPLORE

EAT + DRINK

Music City Food + Wine Festival gives guests an exclusive chance to taste a diverse range of signature bites prepared by the best of the city’s culinary community alongside more than 80 international and national wineries, spirits purveyors, breweries, restaurants and other artisanal exhibitors.